O’Brien Schofield, who attempted to leave the Seahawks last year in free agency (signed with the New York Giants), has reportedly made a successful transition to the Atlanta Falcons, who said Thursday they have signed the linebacker/defensive end. Schofield will be reunited with his former Seattle defensive coordinator, Dan Quinn, now coach of the Falcons.
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Actor/comedian Will Ferrell had an uneventful second inning with the Mariners Thursday on the second stop of his 10-position, 10-team tour of the Cactus League. After beginning the day as the starting shortstop for the Oakland A’s, Ferrell moved to second base for the Mariners. No balls came Ferrell’s way, but he participated in some
Ripoffs from a company brokering tickets it did not have for Seahawks fans attending Super Bowl XLIX in Glendale, AZ., have the attention of state Attorney General Bob Ferguson. On behalf of at least 24 state residents who complained, Ferguson said Wednesday he has filed a consumer protection lawsuit against the company that emailed its
In their mostly dubious history, the Mariners have been the unintentional object of much mirth. Thursday at HoHoKam Park in Mesa against the Oakland A’s, Mariners humor will be deliberate, thanks to comedian Will Ferrell.
Talk about advance planning: With the Mariners in Oakland on their first road trip of the season, manager Lloyd McClendon decided to avoid giving Athletics hitters extra looks at his top pitchers. So Hisashi Iwakuma will pitch a simulated game against minor leaguers Thursday instead of facing the A’s that day. Felix Hernandez will pitch
Due to injuries, which limited his professional development, Jake Locker called it a career Tuesday. He threw 27 touchdowns and 22 interceptions in four pro seasons.
The younger brother of Mariners All-Star Kyle, Corey Seager is drawing raves as Dodgers’ best prospect. Also: Mariners pitchers strike out 15 in Cactus win.
DaVonte Lacy of Washington State, via Tacoma’s Curtis High School, was named to the 10-member All-Pac-12 first team, and Washington’s Nigel Williams-Goss was named to the second team, the conference announced Monday. The team is chosen by coaches, who can’t select their own players.
CB Byron Maxwell wiil join the Philadelphia Eagles once the free-agent signing period begins Tuesday. He’s expected to get $25 million guaranteed.
In advance of the Tuesday start of the NFL’s free agency period, the Seahawks Friday made four roster moves. They terminated the contract of veteran TE Zach Miller, waived OT Garrett Scott and DT Jesse Williams, and signed defensive end Greg Scruggs to a one-year deal.